I'm in the middle of working 15 out of 17 because somehow the FAA accepts that a travel day to a checkride is a day off. I have been significantly above the company's "averages" since a solid sick call in March. So last night when I opened this drivel I saw red.

After taking sometime to reflect I think it is clear the company is cattle prodding the angry bull. Wouldn't surprise me if they want to lead us into doing something stupid. They would love to drag CAL ALPA into court ala UAL 2008 despite the reputation cost to "the world's leading airline". The flying public cares about the fact that flights cancel for lack of crews not how many hours the company claims it's pilots are flying. Friday night in EWR CAL canceled/delayed international flights like it was a commuter airline.

Honestly I think the union response to this drivel should be nothing. By responding it would lend credence to this spin having a hair of truth. Those of us that make this circus run know perfectly well pathetic and dangerous the airline's staffing model has become. The credit range for my BES in August is 79:30-89. That means below 30% seniority the line average will be at least 84 hours flown. Bottom line your game is tired and predictable Mr Bonds and Abbott.

BTW: love that catchy new title "sub-Continental".